We've been waiting to bring you Tito Francona for some time now. Phillies, Red Sox and Guardians fans will bond together over their love of their former manager. Plus he adds on some stories about being Michael Jordan's minor league baseball manager. 

We catch you up on Verlander's return. Plus we have a new "GameChanger of the Week," this one will surprise you. We open another pack of cards for "It's In The Cards" and a hypothetical that will kick your socks off.





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We've been waiting to bring you Tito Francona for some time now. Phillies, Red Sox and Guardians fans will bond together over their love of their former manager. Plus he adds on some stories about being Michael Jordan's minor league baseball manager. We catch you up on Verlander's return. Plus we have a new "GameChanger of the Week," this one will surprise you. We open another pack of cards for "It's In The Cards" and a hypothetical that will kick your socks off. 
Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joy Pop Productions LLC

Hall of Fame Baseball Writer Tim Kurkjian is joined by his son, Jeff, as they chat all things baseball. Each week you will hear from one of the sport's most storied experts on the history of the game and how it pertains to today. Plus, every week they will be joined by a guest. Without a question, there will be plenty of father-son prodding throughout the show!

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Tito Francona is a hoot of a guest, wish we could have him back every week. Plus Quirkjians that are all about names and opening up another deck of cards!

Tito Francona Laughs, Verlander Returns, John Sterling Retires

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For those listening on the audio stream, thank you! But we highly recommend checking out our new YouTube look. Just search “Is This A Great Game, Or What” on YouTube to see the upgraded vibe.

Alright, onto the episode. We’ve got another GameChanger of the Week to keep you entertained—this one tied to our friend Max Scherzer and something he said during our interview earlier this week. If you missed it, go back and listen. Seriously, it’s worth it.

The Boston Marathon has Tim Kurkjian thinking about the speed of the game we love. Plus, we debate the greatest last-name “E” hitter and pitcher—who’ve you got?

We also rifle through three more cards featuring incredible stories, including Joey Meneses—one we didn’t know we needed in our lives.

And to wrap things up, it’s a Team Tim edition in celebration of the NFL Draft kicking off tonight.

It’s a packed show, with a tease for next week’s amazing guest.

Thanks for watching and listening!

Brand new look&mdash;who dis?
For those listening on the audio stream, thank you! But we highly recommend checking out our new YouTube look. Just search &ldquo;Is This A Great Game, Or What&rdquo; on YouTube to see the upgraded vibe.
Alright, onto the episode. We&rsquo;ve got another GameChanger of the Week to keep you entertained&mdash;this one tied to our friend Max Scherzer and something he said during our interview earlier this week. If you missed it, go back and listen. Seriously, it&rsquo;s worth it.
The Boston Marathon has Tim Kurkjian thinking about the speed of the game we love. Plus, we debate the greatest last-name &ldquo;E&rdquo; hitter and pitcher&mdash;who&rsquo;ve you got?
We also rifle through three more cards featuring incredible stories, including Joey Meneses&mdash;one we didn&rsquo;t know we needed in our lives.
And to wrap things up, it&rsquo;s a Team Tim edition in celebration of the NFL Draft kicking off tonight.
It&rsquo;s a packed show, with a tease for next week&rsquo;s amazing guest.
Thanks for watching and listening!

Marathon Of A Baseball Game

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Max Scherzer is a future Hall of Famer—and we were lucky enough to have him join our show on an off day. The two-time World Series champion covers everything from his college career to life as a dad.

Scherzer even shares a bold idea for increasing the value of starting pitchers. It might sound a little crazy—but we want to hear what you think.

We also dive into his wife’s incredible athletic background and their shared love of pitching, plus a touching story about his daughter’s letter to the Toronto Blue Jays that might just bring you to tears.

We can’t thank Max enough for taking the time to join our show. Don’t miss his stories about Buck and the many legendary managers he’s played for—there are some great ones in here.

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Max Scherzer is a future Hall of Famer&mdash;and we were lucky enough to have him join our show on an off day. The two-time World Series champion covers everything from his college career to life as a dad.
Scherzer even shares a bold idea for increasing the value of starting pitchers. It might sound a little crazy&mdash;but we want to hear what you think.
We also dive into his wife&rsquo;s incredible athletic background and their shared love of pitching, plus a touching story about his daughter&rsquo;s letter to the Toronto Blue Jays that might just bring you to tears.
We can&rsquo;t thank Max enough for taking the time to join our show. Don&rsquo;t miss his stories about Buck and the many legendary managers he&rsquo;s played for&mdash;there are some great ones in here.
If you&rsquo;re new, be sure to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. Thanks for being part of the family!
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Max Scherzer, Future Hall of Famer, Joins Us

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Tim Kurkjian in a cowboy hat? Yeah… we can’t picture it either. But apparently, it happened—and we’ve got the story behind the last time he wore one.

Jeff also took his family out to a ballgame that featured a special postgame concert, and we break that down too. Plus, Tim shares the tale of losing his car at an airport and unveils his latest “All-Clothing Team Tim.”

Got an idea for the next Team Tim? Submit your suggestions at GreatGameOrWhat.com—we’d love to hear them.

On the field, the 3-4-5 hitters combined to go 0-for-12 with 11 strikeouts. Naturally, we had to ask: has that ever happened before? We dig into the numbers.

We’ve also got plenty of “On This Dates” and “Quirkjians”—the kind of segments only this podcast can deliver.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to share with a friend, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Tim Kurkjian in a cowboy hat? Yeah&hellip; we can&rsquo;t picture it either. But apparently, it happened&mdash;and we&rsquo;ve got the story behind the last time he wore one.
Jeff also took his family out to a ballgame that featured a special postgame concert, and we break that down too. Plus, Tim shares the tale of losing his car at an airport and unveils his latest &ldquo;All-Clothing Team Tim.&rdquo;
Got an idea for the next Team Tim? Submit your suggestions at GreatGameOrWhat.com&mdash;we&rsquo;d love to hear them.
On the field, the 3-4-5 hitters combined to go 0-for-12 with 11 strikeouts. Naturally, we had to ask: has that ever happened before? We dig into the numbers.
We&rsquo;ve also got plenty of &ldquo;On This Dates&rdquo; and &ldquo;Quirkjians&rdquo;&mdash;the kind of segments only this podcast can deliver.
Thanks for listening! Be sure to share with a friend, and don&rsquo;t forget to follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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The K's Keep Coming, Tim Can't Find His Car

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Tito Francona Laughs, Verlander Returns, John Sterling Retires

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